St Nicholas Church School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Kilmersdon Road, Radstock, BA3 3QHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Nicholas Church School is a primary school in Radstock for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Bath and North East Somerset. It ranks 10th of 13 primary schools in Radstock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 24 June 2015, report published 3 September 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 May 2024

Inclusivity is a golden thread that runs through St Nicholas Church School. Pupils say that everyone is welcome at their school. Parents who responded to Ofsted Parent View reflect this. Pupils demonstrate the school values in their day-to-day interactions with each other and adults. Relationships between adults and pupils are strong. Pupils know that trusted adults will help them if they have a worry or concern. Pupils feel safe. The school has high expectations of all pupils. This begins in Reception Year, where routines are well established. Children flourish in the well-organised classroom and outdoor area. They are inquisitive and keen to learn. Pupils, including those in the resource base, have positive attitudes to learning and are eager to share their ideas. As a result, classrooms are purposeful, and pupils learn without disruption. Pupils enjoy the opportunities they get to develop their interests and talents. These include chess club, basketball club and singing in the school choir. Pupils make a positive contribution to their community through the leadership roles the school provides. They are proud to be house captains and pupil leaders. Pupils enjoy organising whole-school events, such as 'run for reading' to fundraise for new reading books. All of this helps pupils to understand the importance of being a responsible citizen.

What the school should improve

  • In some wider curriculum subjects, the key knowledge the school wants pupils to learn is not clearly identified. As a result, pupils have gaps in what they know and remember. The trust needs to ensure that the key knowledge is precisely defined and then check that pupils have learned the intended curriculum.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

35 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths37%

37%, 25 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

173 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals39.3%

39.3%, 12.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language11.6%

11.6%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support38.7%

38.7%, 23.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan11%

11%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Nicholas Church School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Trinity Church School0.6 milesOfsted: Good74% met the expected standard
St Mary's Church of England Primary School0.8 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding42% met the expected standard
Westfield Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good88% met the expected standard
Kilmersdon Church School1 mileOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
Welton Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE BATH AND WELLS DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Joe Beament
Address
Kilmersdon Road, Radstock, BA3 3QH
URN
148516

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.